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Sean Hamilton @seanhamsport.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

🆕Blow for St Johnstone as Sven Sprangler suspended for weekend clash with St Mirren. All the details courtesy of @ericnicolson.bsky.social

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Sean Hamilton @seanhamsport.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

🆕St Johnstone talking points from Pittodrie - and a performance that illustrated how much progress has been made in less than 10 weeks under Simo Valakari.

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Sean Hamilton @seanhamsport.bsky.social · 09/12/2024

🆕Kyle Cameron is optimistic about St Johnstone’s prospects this season. He’s also an open book on losing the captaincy to Nicky Clark, who he’s backing as the ideal skipper.

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Sean Hamilton @seanhamsport.bsky.social · 08/12/2024

🆕St Johnstone talking points from Pittodrie - and a performance that illustrated how much progress has been made in less than 10 weeks under Simo Valakari.

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Sean Hamilton @seanhamsport.bsky.social · 07/12/2024

Just parked up at Pittodrie for Aberdeen v St Johnstone. Conditions best described as “macabre”.

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Sean Hamilton @seanhamsport.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

Friday re-up for this week's Spoony Chop. @thecouriersport.bsky.social's St Johnstone FC podcast. Episode 6: Jack Sanders' Ceiling. Dive in. Luxuriate. Then remember you support St Johnstone and start stressing tf out about who should start up front in Aberdeen. lnk.to/CfrG0b

The Courier’s sports writers and guests discuss the latest goings-on in Scottish football. But there’s no Celtic and Rangers obsession here — we focus on St Johnstone.

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Sean Hamilton @seanhamsport.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

One to keep an eye on between now and the end of the week…

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Sean Hamilton @seanhamsport.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

🆕Matt Smith sought a conversation with Simo Valakari after two matches as an unused sub. The St Johnstone manager’s message to the midfielder was clear.

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Sean Hamilton @seanhamsport.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

🆕The Spoony Chop - Episode 6: Jack Sanders' Ceiling Latest @thecouriersport St Johnstone podcast is live @ usual places, w/ @C_ENicolson and myself. ☑️THAT first 20 mins against Rangers ☑️Jack Sanders' sexy football ☑️Who starts up-top v Aberdeen? lnk.to/CfrG0b

The Courier’s sports writers and guests discuss the latest goings-on in Scottish football. But there’s no Celtic and Rangers obsession here — we focus on St Johnstone.

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Sean Hamilton @seanhamsport.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Yeah, I’d say that’s an appropriately wary reaction, Jim. Also… how does this man, who is nine years older than I am, somehow look nine years younger than I do? Witchcraft.

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Sean Hamilton @seanhamsport.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

This week’s Spoony Chop has had to be pushed back 24 hours, but fear not, it will be recorded tomorrow morning and go live ASAP after that. Keep your eyes/ears peeled Wednesday lunchtime-ish. Until then, apologies for the inconvenience.

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Sean Hamilton @seanhamsport.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

🆕 The Colonel discusses St Johnstone’s progress under Simo Valakari, his partnership with Bozo Mikulic and being a footballing centre half.

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Sean Hamilton @seanhamsport.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Jack Sanders is looking ever more comfortable in St Johnstone’s developing defence. Two games next to Bozo Mikulic, one own-goal conceded. And those forward runs… there’s more to this guy than meets the eye.

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Sean Hamilton @seanhamsport.bsky.social · 01/12/2024

Simo Valakari praised St Johnstone’s effort and desire in defeat to Rangers. Suspect Saints’ very good performance in the first 20/25 mins suggests the kind of identity the manager wants to create. Work to do in January to get the squad where it needs to be. As we already knew.

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Sean Hamilton @seanhamsport.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

Simo no stranger to upsetting Rangers. Here he is offering memories from his playing days of two big wins over the Gers, plus an explanation of what Saints must do against them on Sunday.

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Sean Hamilton @seanhamsport.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

🆕Bozo Mikulic impressed on his St Johnstone debut - and his manager knows there's even better to come. Simo Valakari speaks well here about the Croatian defender's top traits, plus one element of his game to be improved. www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...

Bozo Mikulic: St Johnstone boss highlights 5 strengths - and 1 area for improvement - as defender makes immediate impression

Mikulic impressed on his full Saints debut against Kilmarnock.

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Sean Hamilton @seanhamsport.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

🆕 St Johnstone target new right-back in January, Simo Valakari full of praise for stand-in Drey Wright, but his stint in defence looks to be coming to an end. Good news for Drey himself, who has had to curtail his attacking instincts, and the team. www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...

St Johnstone target new right-back in January as manager hails stand-in

The Saints boss wants a natural right-sided full-back.

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Sean Hamilton @seanhamsport.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

St Johnstone target new right-back in January as manager hails stand-in

The Saints boss wants a natural right-sided full-back.

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Alan Temple @alantemple.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

𝙄 𝘾 𝙔 𝙈 𝙄 // Some brilliant Raith Rovers Coca-Cola Cup 30 year anniversary content from @iaincollin.bsky.social and Graeme Strachan The Inside Story www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/foo... The homecoming www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/foo... The penalty hero www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...

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Sean Hamilton @seanhamsport.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

🆕The Spoony Chop - Episode 5: Napoleon's Thoughts on Tommy Wright Latest @thecourier.co.uk St Johnstone podcast is live, featuring Stuart Cosgrove, @ericnicolson.bsky.social and myself. ☑️Win over Killie ☑️Military history ☑️Saints' place in geopolitics of former Yugoslavia Dive in lnk.to/CfrG0b

The Courier’s sports writers and guests discuss the latest goings-on in Scottish football. But there’s no Celtic and Rangers obsession here — we focus on St Johnstone.

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Sean Hamilton @seanhamsport.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Sven Sprangler’s attitude is as impressive as his contributions on the park, according to Simo Valakari. And the St Johnstone boss has a simple message to fringe players who aren’t happy with the position they find themselves in. www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...

St Johnstone boss offers 'solution' to unhappy fringe men as Sven Sprangler's route to starting XI hailed

The Austrian midfielder has become a crucial member of Simo Valakari's improving Saints side.

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Sean Hamilton @seanhamsport.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Simo Valakari gives some detail here on the training ground work done that led to Mackenzie Kirk’s winner against Killie. Was the first time I’ve had the chance to sit in his company. Came away feeling like he’s absolutely all over his job. Impressive. www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...

Simo Valakari explains training ground graft behind St Johnstone's first headed goal of season - and why it should lead to more

The Saints boss was delighted by Andre Raymond's cross and Mackenzie Kirk's header against Kilmarnock.

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Sean Hamilton @seanhamsport.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

The Courier’s sports writers and guests discuss the latest goings-on in Scottish football. But there’s no Celtic and Rangers obsession here — we focus on St Johnstone.

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Sean Hamilton @seanhamsport.bsky.social · 24/11/2024

Can’t argue with any of @ericnicolson.bsky.social’s St Johnstone talking points from the win over Kilmarnock. Bang-on assessment of a performance that ought to give everyone a big lift.

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Sean Hamilton @seanhamsport.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Huge three points for St Johnstone after a spirited second half performance. Kilmarnock won plenty of corners but Saints dealt with them = sorely needed defensive progress. Sprangler great again. Raymond’s cross and Kirk’s headed finish both perfect. Bozo strong. 🍻

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Iain Collin @iaincollin.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Dunfermline over on the other place advising fans not to travel. Supporters of other clubs told to stay at home to shelter from the storm. Who are these games being played for today if not the fans?

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Sean Hamilton @seanhamsport.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Clubs opting for radio silence on conditions/forecast are doing supporters a disservice today. Some have found the necessary gumption to update fans and offer advice amid frankly dangerous conditions. Others offering nowt, for whatever reason. Would love to know why.

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David @dweatherston11.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

If Simo is looking for an ex player who lives in Scandinavia to help, I know someone

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Sean Hamilton @seanhamsport.bsky.social · 23/11/2024

Adama Sidibeh really needs a goal for St Johnstone. And also to not get sent off again. If today vs Kilmarnock goes ahead, he’s backing himself on both fronts. Story: @ericnicolson.bsky.social www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...

Adama Sidibeh confident he can rise above red card and goal frustrations to be St Johnstone star again

The Perth striker hasn't scored since Saints last faced Kilmarnock.

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Sean Hamilton @seanhamsport.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

St Johnstone rebrand - and city centre presence - incoming as new owners settle in. This is all really positive stuff and the messaging from CEO Fran Smith is straight down the line. Story by @ericnicolson.bsky.social www.thecourier.co.uk/fp/sport/foo...

St Johnstone chief lifts lid on ambitions to turn Perth High Street building into club museum

CEO Fran Smith and owner Adam Webb want Saints to become part of a city centre tourist trail.

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Matthew Johnston @mtthwjhnstn.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

NEW: A starter pack of 42 journalists, editors and media outlets covering Scottish football -will add to it as and when new accounts appear 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 (Please repost and tag anyone I've missed!) go.bsky.app/9uZXASe

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Sean Hamilton @seanhamsport.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Simo Valakari has shown himself to be a top communicator since taking charge at St Johnstone. Here are 10 of his best quotes from his first 50 days as manager, courtesy of @thecourier.co.uk's Saints writer, @ericnicolson.bsky.social.

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Callum Main @callum17.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Behind the scenes look at today's Spoony Chop podcast in Audition. Latest episode featuring @seanhamsport.bsky.social available now lnk.to/CfrG0b

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Alasdair Clark @alasdairclark.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

You can follow all @thecourier.co.uk journalists on Bluesky here go.bsky.app/3mSXG8i

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Sean Hamilton @seanhamsport.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

🆕The Spoony Chop - Episode 4: Brains or Brawn Versus Kilmarnock? Stuart Cosgrove is back for the Courier's latest St Johnstone podcast, along with @ericnicolson.bsky.social and myself. Listen now at all the usual podcast haunts. lnk.to/CfrG0b